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Believe it or not, Jazz are in good shape

Deron Williams is gone, but the future is still bright in Utah (PER Diem: Jan. 19, 2012)

Updated: January 19, 2012, 2:48 PM ET

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Which one of these is not like the others? The Lakers, Heat and Mavericks -- who among them have won four of the past seven titles and been to seven NBA Finals in that span -- all play on national TV tonight.

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